May 28, 2014

Embroidery BAGS!

You guys!  I have been remiss in telling you about these new canvas bags that I designed for Creativebug.  They are available as an incentive for new subscribers.   Anna Maria Horner, Lisa Congdon, and Kaffe Fassett also designed bags, which are free when you sign up for a new subscription!  I really like the way mine one turned out, and I love that it's lined in black with black handles, which seems like it will make it stay nicer longer.

Creativebug sent me one which I've been using for my groceries for a little while now, and they sent me a second that I've been waiting for the right moment to give to one of you.  Next week I'll pick a winner.

This giveaway includes:

  • a Rebecca Ringquist/Creativebug Totebag
  • the May edition of the Colorburst Samplers (**Starburst**)
  • a Three month subscription to Creativebug.com, with unlimited access to a huge variety of classes

Three ways to win (choose one or all three):
  • Visit Creativebug and let me know which class you would take first.
  • Post this picture to Pinterest and leave a link in the comments.
  • Leave a comment telling me your favorite embroidery stitch.
I'll pick a winner next Wednesday, June 4th by the end of the day.  Good luck!  
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104 comments:

  1. KaitlynMay 28, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Comment#1-Every girl needs another tote! Very nice. I would probably take the drawing class first with Lisa Congdon. I am horrible at drawing, so anything to improve
    Comment #2-Call me simple, I like a good running stitch.

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    1. KaitlynMay 28, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      http://www.pinterest.com/pin/78390849738867207/

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  2. Laura NelkinMay 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Well... I'm torn between your Embroidery sampler class and Cal Patch's leggings class... I think I need to take them all!

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  3. Laura NelkinMay 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    And on Pinterest!

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    1. Laura NelkinMay 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      Whoops! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/57913545183077593/

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  4. Laura NelkinMay 28, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    And I have a CRUSH on french knots : )!

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  5. A + SMay 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I just figured out how to do an outline stich and I really like it!

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  6. lemonade sandwichMay 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    For all it's simplicity, I just love the basic running stitch. But now that I've finally mastered french knots, they are a close second.

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    1. RebeccaMay 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

      I think that's my favorite too, Lemonade Sandwich!

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  7. lemonade sandwichMay 28, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Pinterest pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/87820261459041050/

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  8. MichelleMay 28, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    First off - why can't I buy one?!? I had my credit card at the ready... I love being a subscriber, this is the only time I wish I wasn't one!
    http://fr.pinterest.com/pin/12877548909091047/

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    1. MichelleMay 28, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      I'm working through Susan Beal's log cabin course, but definitely next is Amy Karol's underwear (I've done most of yours already!)

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    2. MichelleMay 28, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      And right now I'm into variations on the blanket stitch - I'm using it to convert my kids leggings to capris and bike shorts for the summer!

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    3. RebeccaMay 28, 2014 at 10:28 AM

      Michelle- I know! it's a total bummer that they aren't for sale. Maybe if you get a subscription for a friend and keep the bag for yourself?!?

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    4. MichelleMay 29, 2014 at 12:37 PM

      Great idea - win-win!

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  9. The Feisty RedheadMay 28, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    My favorite embroidery stitch is the satin stitch. You can fill in big spaces in no time at all!

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  10. The Feisty RedheadMay 28, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    The Amy Butler Gumdrop Pillow class looks insanely amazing. I think I'd take that one first!

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  11. Tierney BardenMay 28, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Love, love, love your bag design! I'd take Suminagashi Ink Marbling with Jody Alexander. Although, your embroidered skirt class looks super fun, too! My favorite embroidery stitch is lazy daisy. http://www.pinterest.com/silvertrumpet/embroidery-love/

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  12. Maureen MMay 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I think I'd take your advanced embroidery sampler class...I've already taken the original sampler class! ;)

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  13. Maureen MMay 28, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/392516923746156569/

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  14. Maureen MMay 28, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I like coral stitch. For some reason, I cannot master backstitch--it looks all wonky! It's very frustrating.

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  15. JoanneMay 28, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I'd have to do your embroidery sampler class, though very tempted by Amy Butler's Gumdrop pillow too. My favourite stitch is feather stitch. Here's my pinand thank you for another lovely giveaway.

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  16. tutto a postoMay 28, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/52635889369969143/. I am already a subscriber and the very first class I took was Lisa Congdon's "Basic Line Drawing." That class is actually the reason I subscribed, but then so many other classes popped up that interested me, I continued. The first embroidery class I took was your class: "Layered Floral Embroidery," then I took "Embroidery Sampler," and "Keepsake Needle Case." I would love to win the prizes, especially a 3 month subscription. My favorite stitch is the back stitch--embroidery is new to me and that stitch looks great with 1-3 strands of floss. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  17. KathyMay 28, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Here's my pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/182395853633486086/

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  18. KathyMay 28, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    I have been a creative bug subscriber for a while now, have taken all your classes and loved them! I also loved Lisa's Line Drawing classes and Susan Beal's Log cabin Quilitng classes--I need to revisit those and actually do the projects now ;)

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  19. KathyMay 28, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    And....my favorite stitch right now is chain stitch...love it so much!

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  20. Gloria Graham SollecitoMay 28, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    http://www.pinterest.com/creativeglo/stichery/
    I pick the sampler class and the Lazy Daisy stitch as you can do so much with it

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  21. KarenMay 28, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Woah! Super cute bag.
    I like chain stitch. I am yet to master French knots.

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  22. MichelleMay 28, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Ohh I think I would take the sampler or the advanced sampler class. I keep having to you tube stitches (I'm a newbie! )

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  23. MichelleMay 28, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Also my favorite stitch is herringbone stitch! Something so satisfying about it.

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  24. Jessica HaddenMay 28, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Chain stitch!

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  25. Jessica HaddenMay 28, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    I would take your sampler class! I am a huge fan!!!

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  26. SusanMay 28, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Adorable bag! Pinned at: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/106538347410020562/

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  27. SusanMay 28, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    I'm in love with french knots!

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  28. SusanMay 28, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    The first Creativebug class I would take is your Layered Floral Embroidery class. Looks like a lot of great choices there!

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  29. Jessica HaddenMay 28, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/312648399104336348/

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  30. KarenMay 28, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    ok i'll try my chances!! my favorite stitch is the french knot. tho it's hard to make!! and i, too i am a fan of your embroidery classes over at creativebug! :)

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  31. beth May 28, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    i'm already a member of creativebug and have loved your class and lisa congdon's class. i started watching the log cabin class and would like to get back to it!!

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  32. beth May 28, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    and my favorite stitch is a simple backstitch!

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  33. Sarah in HoustonMay 28, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    I pinned your photo http://www.pinterest.com/pin/232568768231960118/

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  34. Sarah in HoustonMay 28, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    I just ordered your embroidery sampler and would love to take the class. I love your designs!

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  35. Sarah in HoustonMay 28, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    Also, I love french knots!

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  36. WhitneyMay 28, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    My favorite stitch is the backstitch because it's so versatile!

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  37. WhitneyMay 28, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    I would take creative bugs crochet rag rug class. I've always wanted to make a rug and this looks quicker than rug hooking.

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  38. jordi May 28, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    Posting that to pinterest was not a hard choice, I had my fingers on the PinIt button before I saw that there was more to the post than the picture of the bag. I love it. It is here http://www.pinterest.com/pin/192951165259905899/

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  39. AmandaMay 29, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    So many lovely stitches, so hard to choose. I think my favourite is seed stitch....I can't really explain why, but for drawing with thread, I love couching. You can make any shape you want.

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  40. AmandaMay 29, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    And for Creative Bug classes, I've already bought a number (i like the idea of having permanent access, without the commitment of a forever-subscription) but next I think I'd like to try Orizomegami with Jody Alexander.

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  41. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    I love Cal Patch so I will take anything she teaches!

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  42. laura r.May 29, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    French knots rock!

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  43. RebeccaMay 29, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    it seems like my stitch is popular, love the French knot! Also, I love your classes on CreativeBug so would take more.

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  44. BettyMay 29, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. My favorite stitch is the lazy daisy.

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  45. DebbieMay 29, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    My favorite stitch is the blanket stitch. You can get so many different looks with that one stitch. Thanks for the change to win.

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  46. LianneMay 29, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    My pin!: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/60517188717728216/

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  47. LianneMay 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    my favourite embroidery stitch is couching!

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  48. LianneMay 29, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    And lastly: I would take the Color Dive Half-Square Triangle Quilt class, because I've been wanting to learn to make quilts, but it seems like the one thing I just can't manage to dive into and teach myself!
    Thanks so much for the giveaway!!!

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  49. BeccaMay 29, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I think the fly stitch, it always makes perfect leaves! Love the tote!

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  50. SarahMay 29, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Hard to pick just one class, I'd have to decide between the Magic Ball Color Play (I really enjoy colorwork knitting) or your Embroidery Transfer class.

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  51. SarahMay 29, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Pinterest pin http://www.pinterest.com/pin/89720217551361850/

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  52. SarahMay 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    I think my favorite stitch is the split stitch, a weird choice but I love a nice outline to make things pop.

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  53. GerryARTMay 29, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Just found out about you yesterday from Susan B Anderson ( she loves ya!)
    Signed ip for the 14-day trial
    To take your Sampler Class, on Susan's recommendation

    Sure could use a bright new Embroidery Bag ;-)

    Ordered your Sampler yesterday
    Lining up my needles and floss today

    Hugs

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  54. BarbCMay 29, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    My favorite is the FRENCH knot, which you explain ever well in y our video.

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  55. meuliMay 29, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Feather stitch is a favorite of mine.

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  56. ZoeMay 30, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I love the stem stitch. So pretty.

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  57. MinaMay 30, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Super cute! I love the running stitch - very easy

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  58. MinaMay 30, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    I am a new subscriber and want to try making a log cabin quilt from Susan Beal

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  59. Nicole RyanMay 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Lazy daisy!!

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  60. Nicole RyanMay 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Embroidery transfer class is something I'm interested in...along with a slew of others!

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  61. Nicole RyanMay 30, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    http://www.pinterest.com/nclryan/for-the-home/

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  62. jenniferherronsmithMay 30, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    my favorite stitch is def french knots! pick me! pick me!

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  63. UnknownMay 31, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    I'm new to embroidery...I'm loving the satin stitch right now!

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  64. MimMay 31, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    I will be taking the Embroidery Sampler class. Can't wait to get started. Thanks Susan B Anderson for turning me onto this. :)

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  65. AmyMay 31, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    French knots . Love. Them.

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  66. Linda F.May 31, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    French knots!

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  67. TobieJune 1, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    I would be taking the embroidery sampler class or the t-shirt class.
    My favorite stitch is the french knot.

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  68. AnonymousJune 1, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Like others, I would take the embroidery sampler class. My favorite stitch is the satin stitch - smooth yet textural. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Bordergirl on Ravelry

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  69. lunabeetJune 2, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    I mostly tend to back stitch,
    i am kind of a novice though,
    so I would definitely take your sampler class.

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  70. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I love French knots too!

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  71. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I would love to take your Sampler class or your Layered Floral Embroidery class. Thanks!

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  72. BethJune 2, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    My favorite embroidery stitch is the French knot. It isn't really that hard to do once you get the hang of it but people think you are super talented when you show them your work. :) Thanks for the give-away!

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  73. Nola's ArtJune 2, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Love this bag! My favorite stich is still the back stich. I use fancy stiches, but back is the root of what I do.

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  74. KarenJune 2, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    What a sweet bag! Embroidery is something I would love to learn! My favorite stitch is the French Knot!

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  75. SarahIsabellaJune 4, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    I can always use another bag! And one made of your amazing sampler designs would be amazing to tote around my stitching stuff!

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  76. AngelaJune 4, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    That is a cute tote! I love the Lazy Daisy stitch. I took your Creative Bug class to learn to embroider and it was so much fun.

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  77. TrishJune 4, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    I would take a machine quilting class. I have quilt tops waiting for me to figure it out :)

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  78. SazJune 4, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    What a great giveaway! My favourite stitch is running stitch, simple but beautiful and I love loads of it all smooshed up together :)

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  79. TrishJune 4, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/7951736817306058/

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  80. JenniferJune 4, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win. I would take the Flying Gosling Baby Quilt class first because I'm running out of time to make a baby quilt. Love the bag!

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  81. TrishJune 4, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I'm a back stitch kind of girl ;) I really love the French knot, but I'm terrible at it!

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  82. JenniferJune 4, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    My favorite stitch (right now) is the french knot. I finally learned how to make them look good and now I just want to make a project featuring them. Plus they feel so cool under my fingers. Thanks again for the chance to win, love all of your stuff!

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  83. A + SJune 4, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Can't recall if I ever left a comment...so i'll leave one now! Love your stuff! ( and so does Charlie :)

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  84. molly troutJune 4, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    totes are fun & totes are great
    fill it up with fiber & hang it on the gate

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  85. MelJoyJune 4, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I've watched every one of your lessons on Creativebug and love them all. Just watching you and seeing your work makes me smile. I love to embroider especially the french knot (my 86 year old mother still uses the pillow case I made her 51 years ago). Thank you for sharing your creative gifts with us.

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  86. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    I love the versatile chain stitch!

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  87. teabirdJune 4, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I love this bag and your samplers! I have the most fun doing French knots ...

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  88. Be Somebody!June 4, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I love the couched stitch! Such a cool effect. I also love your samplers--gorgeous!

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  89. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    I would take the Embroidery Sampler class. I've been eyeing that class for a while. I love your sampler kits.

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  90. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    My favorite stitch is the cross stitch.

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  91. lindag1947June 4, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Tried to comment twice but nothing showed up. So hope this one will. Love lazy daisy stitch.. Lina gerig

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  92. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    So I don't know my favourite stitch, as I haven't stitched for about 15 years. I'd take any of your classes as I need to get my "creative juices flowing" again (As my old textile teacher would say!) And I've posted your picture to Pinterest as Pinterest is my little secret time, when the kids are in bed and I collapse on the couch for 5mins, soaking in great images. Jane

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  93. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    I would have to say the running stitch and french knots are both my faves. Loving this bag!!! I have one of your samplers and dyed it a pink color first before I embroidered it.

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  94. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79446380901499642/ pinned onto my crafts/DIY board <3

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  95. SharonJune 4, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    my favorite embroidery stitch is the fern stitch

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  96. SharonJune 4, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    pinned it here
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/1688918585306441/

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  97. SharonJune 4, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    I would love to take a pattern drafting class

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